When Culture Meets Care: Bringing Cardiovascular Screening to the Heart of New Orleans

Amgen sponsored a cardiovascular health screening event at the Congo Square Rhythms Festival in New Orleans, where over 150 attendees received blood tests measuring LDL cholesterol, lipoprotein(a), and hemoglobin A1C levels. A local patient advocate named Crystal shared her personal experience with cardiovascular disease to encourage community members to understand their heart health risk factors. The initiative demonstrates how bringing medical screenings into trusted community spaces can help address Louisiana’s elevated cardiovascular disease rates by removing healthcare barriers and fostering early awareness.